31 January 2009 market


Pearl and Sigrid play the most fabulous music which really sets the atmosphere at the market. They rely on the money via busking, so when you visit, be sure to show your appreciation.

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Stallholders are very fond of Fricker's pinwheels - as demonstrated by the chaps from Berry Good Veges
Sarah takes time away from her stall to check out the other stalls
Jeremy is one of the hardest working kids at the market.
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Anne is currently selling her blueberries - they are the tastiest in town!
Do you remember Damson Plums? We've got them at our market now thanks to Joy who also sells apricots and other home grown produce
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Louise starts off with a large selection of her fabulous preserves but is usually sold out before 12 noon closing
Urs does a roaring trade with his bread, its always the most popular stall
Liz is selling her strawberries at our market and sold out before 11.
Arthur has been a regular stallholder, selling his eggs. His hens can't keep up with the demand.
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Springbank Garden's stall produce
The basil from Springbank gardens always sells out very quickly.
Judy, ready for her customers
Tony takes on the child minding duties while Louise is kept busy selling her produce
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Bryan has recruited his mother, Claire to help out with the Harris Meats stall. There's plenty of regulars who pick up something yummy for their dinner on Saturday night there ranging from sausages, through to fillet steak.
As well as Harris Meats, the beginning of the food lane also features Melany with her aoilis and mayonnaises cooking bacon buttles, and Waipara Gardens.
Rockford Pork now has a stand at the market, selling Pork products as well as having a sausage sizzle.
Stallholders set up and ready for the 9 oclock start.
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Sandy Mac making a sale of some of her produce, which includes lemonade, dressings and dukkah
Bronwen sporting a Farmers' Market philosophy t-shirt. Her strawberry vinegar (right hand side) is delicious, its great as a dressing
Pukeko Junction had a very successful first outing at our market. Their muesli was very popular, not to mention their slices and biscuits
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